J1

J1

Nikon J1 Review

Stylish exterior that's available in five colors combinations (lenses match the body)

Captures pleasing images both indoors and out

Records high-quality HD video

Extremely easy to use with Scene Auto selector and Smart Photo selector

Plenty of advanced exposure options

High-quality 3.0-inch LCD

Good shooting performance

Cool slow-motion video modes

High-quality 1 Nikkor lens options

Produces usable photos throughout the ISO range

Fast AF system that works well in various conditions

Cons

Mode dial is limited, forcing you to use the menu to change between the advanced exposure options

Weak built-in flash

No hot shoe

Visible noise even at lower ISO settings

Poor battery life compared to competition

We did not see 5fps in burst mode; only 3.6fps using Program mode

Bottom Line

Nikon's J1 is a stylish and easy to use EVIL camera. It boasts a
powerful 10-metapixel CX-format CMOS image sensor, good shooting
performance, and a plethora of exposure options. Like all cameras the J1
has its downfalls (battery life for example), however it is a very
competitive model in the EVIL or ILC category. Read more in our Full Conclusion.

Nikon has finally joined the EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens) world with the introduction of their first mirror-less cameras. Nikon unveiled two new "Nikon 1" models, the V1 and the J1.

The J1 is a compact interchangeable lens camera that encompasses speed and ease of use with powerful specifications, which combined give you the opportunity to capture amazing photos from such a compact package. On top of a fast 10-megapixel CX-format CMOS image sensor, the J1 boasts Nikon's all new EXPEED 3 dual core processor, with allows you to capture full resolution images up to 5 frames per second. It also allows for high-speed continuous shooting at lower resolutions, at up to 60fps.

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